LYCANTHROPY


Meaning of LYCANTHROPY in English

n. 1 the mythical transformation of a person into a wolf (see also WEREWOLF). 2 a form of madness involving the delusion of being a wolf, with changed appetites, voice, etc. [mod.L lycanthropia f. Gk lukanthropia f. lukos wolf + anthropos man]

English main colloquial, spoken dictionary.      Английский основной разговорный словарь.